英语：2013届广东省梅县东山中学高二上学期期中试题201111.docVIP

东山中学高二第一学期中段考试英语科试题II. 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When I was 11, my grandfather began to teach me how to drive. I was a fast learner. At 16, I was already a 1 driver. However, when I passed into adulthood, I began to get speeding tickets. For me, this did not reflect one’s 2 as a driver. So I 3 to drive as fast as I could. Then in September of 2005, I received a letter 4 my presence to discuss my future ___5 rights. As I sat down, a man began to unfold my file. I was 6 to see my record was five pages long. The man gave me two 7 . I could turn in my 8 and not drive for three months or continue driving, but without tickets for one year. With two kids and a busy practice, I went with the second choice. After the meeting, I had lunch with my friend, Nick. He noticed that my eating habits ___9 my driving habits. Nick told me that my attention was 10 paid to the destination and not the process of getting there. The car gives fun, allowing me to get to my __11 much faster. However, after reaching it, I was never truly satisfied because I 12_ the messages and lessons of the journey. After the two 13 , I began to transform myself. I now enjoy driving, often taking the most scenic route. I have also slowed my 14 down, enjoying each bite as I go. Learning 15 is really a big lesson for me. 1. A. lucky B. skilled C. careless D. poor 2. A. interest B. belief C. ability D. character 3. A. stopped B. wanted C. began D. continued 4. A. requesting B. hoping C. suggesting D. planning 5. A. driving B. swimming C. diving D. living 6. A. disappointed B. depressed C. surprised D. terrified 7. A. tickets B. choices C. letters D. pages 8. A. license B. money C. evidence D. file 9. A. affected B. matched C. suited D. caus